Every Mid-Autumn Festival, dance studios in the capital would train a group of dancers to perform for the emperor and empress at palace banquets.
These dancers underwent rigorous selection processes to ensure their impeccable backgrounds before being chosen to enter the palace and appear before the emperor.
This year's dancers are all slender and graceful, with long legs and slim waists, dressed in light pink phoenix-tail skirts, lined up in a row.
The eunuch smiled and said, "Your Majesty, this year the dance troupe is rehearsing 'The Song of the Moon Palace,' please enjoy it."
Emperor Jingyuan nodded.
As the music began, the dancers began to move gracefully.
The dancers moved gracefully, and just as everyone was immersed in their beauty, chaos erupted at the banquet that no one had paid attention to.
It is Song Ziyu.
For some reason, his arms stiffened, his face turned red, and he shakily tried to stand up from the table.
Aunt Ru, who was closest to him, hurriedly tried to pull him away, but he pushed her aside.
The elder's wife also looked anxious and shouted twice, but Song Ziyu ignored her.
The people around them began to whisper among themselves.
"What... what's wrong with General Song?"
"I don't know, he looks like he's drunk."
"His face is so red, is General Chengping's alcohol tolerance really that low?"
More and more people noticed him, and even the lead dancer at the banquet glanced in his direction.
Emperor Jingyuan also sensed something was wrong. He narrowed his eyes and stared warily at Song Ziyu.
"My dear minister, what's wrong?"
Upon hearing this, Song Ziyu tried to get up to reply, but his legs wouldn't obey him.
He didn't know what was wrong with him. He suddenly felt hot all over, and his hands and feet were stiff and sore... This feeling was very similar to when he took Hanshisan a few days ago.
But he has clearly survived it, and hasn't touched Hanshisan (a traditional Chinese medicine) again recently.
How could this happen so suddenly?
Song Ziyu's face flushed red, his right hand trembled uncontrollably, and he felt as if he could not control his strength.
The music stopped abruptly, and all eyes in the hall turned to him.
Yun Su, disguised as a dancer, frowned and had no choice but to stop dancing.
She stared at Song Ziyu, inwardly cursing her bad luck.
He intended to take advantage of the dance performance when no one was on guard.
Unexpectedly, this person suddenly interrupted me.
The singing and dancing had stopped, and it looked like the eunuchs were about to tell them to leave.
Having finally entered the palace and being only a few steps away from Emperor Jingyuan, if they didn't act now, they would miss this golden opportunity.
Yun Su gritted her teeth and placed her right hand over the soft sword hidden in her sleeve.
Just then, Song Ziyu finally stood up, but his arms were stiff when he got up, and he accidentally knocked over the cups on the table.
The glass cup shattered on the ground with a crisp sound.
All eyes were drawn to it.
Yun Su realized that this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
She suddenly shouted, "Do it!"
He then drew his soft sword and addressed Emperor Jingyuan.
"You old emperor, you've been ruling the stolen throne for decades, you've had your money's worth!"
"Tonight, my Illusion Moon Sect will act on behalf of Heaven to take your life!"
Yun Su drew her sword and thrust it towards Emperor Jingyuan.
"You dog emperor, prepare to die!"
Chaos suddenly broke out in the hall.
The Imperial Guards instantly surrounded Emperor Jingyuan and charged towards Yun Su with their swords drawn.
"Protect the king! There's an assassin!"
Yun Su was fully prepared, throwing several smoke bombs into the air, instantly obscuring the surrounding area.
The Imperial Guards didn't even see clearly how many accomplices the other side had.
The Imperial Guard leader shouted, "It's terrible, Your Majesty! Quickly, retreat to the rear palace!"
At this moment, the officials at the banquet also became chaotic, and everyone felt insecure.
Only the elder lady's eyes shone brightly.
The news she received was true; the people from the Illusion Moon Sect had indeed arrived!
She knew that the believers' target was Emperor Jingyuan, so she was not afraid. While the women around her were fleeing in panic, she remained calmly in her seat and gave Song Ziyu a wink.
Song Ziyu understood, took a deep breath, and immediately rushed up to the high platform.
But they were stopped by an arm that appeared out of nowhere.
Upon closer inspection, Song Ziyu realized it was the maid named Biluo.
"Get out of the way!" he roared, and slashed at Biluo with his palm.
Biluo was agile and easily dodged his attacks, engaging him in a fierce battle.
After a few moves, Song Ziyu's face grew increasingly grim.
I thought she was just an overconfident little maid, and even if she knew some kung fu, she would be no match for him.
Who knew that Biluo's martial arts skills were so profound?
Even if it were my former self, I might not be her match.
Song Ziyu was extremely anxious.
His goal was to save Emperor Jingyuan and achieve merit by protecting him.
If we delay any longer, it will be too late!
He wanted to get rid of Biluo as soon as possible, but her moves were like a ghost, clinging to him relentlessly.
In his haste, Song Ziyu caught a glimpse of the long sword that Emperor Jingyuan had just bestowed upon Song Yu.
Chaos reigned all around, and Song Yu had vanished without a trace.
It seems that the longsword was lost here in the chaos.
With a determined heart, Song Ziyu grabbed his longsword and swung it at Biluo. Seeing her dodge, he immediately ran towards Emperor Jingyuan.
Unexpectedly, just halfway there, Biluo's voice suddenly rang out from behind.
"Something's wrong! Someone come quick!"
"General Song is about to assassinate the emperor!"
Her clear voice immediately attracted many eyes, even the Imperial Guards looked over alertly.
Song Ziyu, who was carrying a sword, paused in his steps.
He was caught between a rock and a hard place.
With a dark expression, he turned back and pointed angrily at Biluo, yelling, "What nonsense are you spouting! What assassination attempt...!"
"Then why did you steal the imperial sword?"
Biluo shouted.
"I understand, you're in cahoots with these assassins!"
The matriarch was furious and couldn't help but shout, "You silly girl, what nonsense are you spouting! Granny Wu, gag her!"
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